Directing a Musical Workshop June 1 @9 am-3:30 pm

Posted by Wayne Ayling on May 13, 2019

GPLT is hosting a Directing a Musical workshop from 9 to 3:30 pm on Saturday June 1. It is FREE and we provide snacks and a free lunch.

The workshop leader is fantastic.

Linette J. Smith is the artistic director of the award winning Scona Theatre Co. and Scona Alumni Theatre Co. As well as teaching at Scona, Smith is a freelance director/choreographer in Edmonton. With a Masters in Theatre Education, Smith lives for dance, physical theatre and improvisation and has trained with the Upright Citizens Brigade in NYC, Laban in the UK and Rapid Fire Theatre in Edmonton. Select credits include: direction and choreography for Xanadu, Heathers, Dogfight, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, American Idiot, RENT (Edmonton Fringe) directing the Canadian premier of Calvin Berger (three form theatre), choreography for Miss Saigon, Le Cage aux Folles, Into the Woods ( TOWTTB) Direction for Nevermore, In the Heights, Les Miserables, Bring It On, West Side Story (Scona Theatre Co.) Rocky Horror, Jane Eyre, Avenue Q, Chicago (TOWTTB). and the Edmonton premier of Lizzie: the musical.

This workshop is open to anyone including teachers and students. People can preregister by calling the Box Office at 780 538 1616 or emailing box.office@gplt.ca.

GPLT morns the passing of Jennie Tetreau

Posted by Wayne Ayling on April 25, 2019

On Tuesday April 23, 2019 Jennie Tetreau passed away at the age of 88. Our condolences go out to her children, Glen and Denise and all family members.
Jennie was a founding member of Grande Prairie Live Theatre in 1963. We have lost a wonderful person, a great lady, and a creative soul. GPLT’s top volunteer award is named after Jennie. For over 60+ years, Jennie directed, acted, sat for many years on the GPLT Board and worked behind the scenes. She made real contributions to over 120 productions. Her calm guidance and strong resolve to do the right thing at all times kept GPLT moving forward. We have lost a true friend and mentor.

The Celebration of Jennie’s life will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Monday April 29, 2019 at 1 pm. Fellowship to follow at the Golden Age Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Here is a pic of Jennie acting on the GPLT stage in the 2013 production of Calendar Girls. In this scene she is acting “High and Mighty”. In real life Jennie was the exact opposite. Calendar Girls set the then record for the highest attendance for a GPLT non-musical. Jennie continued as an active volunteer at GPLT until her passing.

Register for PERFORMANCE 1 the Advanced Rising Star Theatre Classes for ages 14-17

Posted by Wayne Ayling on April 10, 2019

Looking for an in depth live theatre summer training course? Looking for that REAL LIVE theatre experience? Learn auditioning tricks and performance skills you can use over and over!

Then Performance 1 is for you.

Audition dates are June 26 or June 27, please sign up at the box office.

Classes start July 9 | Perform @7 pm on Saturday August 3 (a free public performance)

Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:00pm.
Students are to arrive at 1:00pm on performance day.
Comfortable clothing and clean shoes are required.
Students must bring supper/snack and a water bottle

To register call the GPLT Box Office at 780 538 1616 or download the registration form and email it to box.office@gplt.ab.ca. Cost is $270.

Here is the registration form:
Registration Form Performance l 2019